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Reporter’s Notebook: BeltLine MarketPlace block party, new official Atlanta historic landmark, Fulton Superior Court chief judge stays on controversial case

by Hannah E. Jones August 18, 2022 6:13 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:07 pm

On Aug. 18, 1965, The Beatles made their sole appearance in Georgia. The city was abuzz and, before the concert at Atlanta Stadium, former Mayor Ivan Allen presented the band with the keys to the city. Around 30,000 folks showed up that hot summer night 57 years ago, paying between $4.50 to $5.50 for tickets. […]

English Avenue church and Black school are up for Atlanta historic landmark status

by John Ruch April 20, 2022 5:58 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:02 pm

A segregation-era Black school in Southwest Atlanta and the site of a prominent English Avenue church will be considered for official City historic landmark status next week.